YNOT Magnetica vs. Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| YNOT Magnetica | Feature | Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| YKK AquaGuard zippers | DryHide shell |
Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the YNOT Magnetica and Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
- Opening: Top flap on the YNOT Magnetica; Clamshell on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the YNOT Magnetica; Removable on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the YNOT Magnetica; 1, front on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 127 accept both. 52 accept only the YNOT Magnetica, and 0 accept only the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
Only the YNOT Magnetica fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
YNOT Magnetica vs. Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L: which should you pack?
The Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L carries 5L more than the YNOT Magnetica (20L vs. 25L), while the YNOT Magnetica is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the YNOT Magnetica fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the YNOT Magnetica is the better call.